For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,920 students in Culver City, CA (there are , serving 1,711 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Culver City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Culver City, CA are El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culver City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Culver City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Culver City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Marino Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11450 Port Rd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Gr: K-5 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10820 Farragut Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Braddock Drive Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12221 Juniette St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Irving Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Culver City Unified School District Iacademy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4601 Elenda St. Cp Annex
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
El Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11177 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Culver City High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,085 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Culver City Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,544 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
La Ballona Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10915 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Stoner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11735 Braddock Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Learning By Design Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7019 South Van Ness Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1313.
Culver Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8886
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8886
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Culver City, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Culver City Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3939 Van Buren Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 390-8886
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 390-8886
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Culver City Independent Study (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5303 Berryman Ave
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-0336
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-0336
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Culver City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Culver City, CA include El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Culver City?
13 public schools are located in Culver City.
What percentage of students in Culver City go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Culver City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Culver City?
Culver City public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Culver City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Culver City include: El Marino Elementary School vs. Farragut Elementary School, El Rincon Elementary School vs. Farragut Elementary School, Linwood E. Howe Elementary School vs. Farragut Elementary School
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